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Trump orders new attack on Iran after pledging to 'hit them hard'

Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran hard during today's NATO summit.
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Vanguard News
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’, but says not looking for long war
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would hit Iran hard, though he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly and left the door open to more talks. The post Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’, but says not looking for long war appeared first on Vanguard News.
Jewish News Syndicate
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says US to again 'hit Iran hard'
I'll give them a little warning, the president said.
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says "go ahead, strike.
JUST IN: Iran says go ahead, strike.You'll get hit back, and you'll get hit hard.@BRICSNews
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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Korea Times News
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran, US step up attacks and threaten to escalate
Iran, US step up attacks and threaten to escalate
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the US return to war?
The United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, marking the second successive night of offensive action. The new strikes, which were announced in a social media post by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shortly after 4 p.m. EDT, were far from a surprise. President Trump had told reporters earlier in the...
Reuters
· Jul 9, 2026
'We just hit them very hard', Trump says on US strikes on Iran
President Trump says the US hit Iran 'very hard' after US military launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #donaldtrump #unitedstates #iran #iranwar #straitofhormuz Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4vVFgwj 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit ‘hard’
The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit “hard” following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, while ordering retaliation against Tehran, said he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly and left the door open to more talks. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were carried out to degrade the ability of Iranian forces “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait, through which a fifth of...
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
How Iran war challenged US global standing
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The US attack on Iran was meant to project strength. Instead, it became a turning point that exposed Washington's strategic limits and eroded its global credibility.
HESPRESS English
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump on Iran: 'We're gonna hit 'em hard tonight'
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that US forces would strike Iran “hard” in the coming night, after earlier declaring Washington’s ceasefire with Iran over at a NATO summit in Ankara. “We’re gonna hit ’em hard tonight,” he said before holding talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, saying: “They violate the agreement every day.” The post Trump on Iran: 'We're gonna hit 'em hard tonight' appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
Latestly.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Donald Trump Warns Iran of Fresh Strikes After Declaring Ceasefire 'Over' (Watch Video)
Speaking from Washington, the US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning of direct military action, stating the United States is prepared to 'hit them hard' if Tehran continues its current actions in the region. The sudden shift in rhetoric has significantly heightened geopolitical tensions and prompted mixed reactions across the Middle East.
Daily Mirror
· Jul 8, 2026
US President Donald Trump blasts Iran as 'scum' and warns of more attacks tonight
Iran will be 'hit hard again' tonight, warns furious US President Donald Trump as he brands Tehran 'scum,' declares the Middle East ceasefire is 'over' as the US is now hitting Iran hard
Haaretz
· Jul 13, 2026
Pawns or power brokers? Gulf states again seek to sway U.S.-Iran war
An Arab official told Haaretz that Iran's strikes aim to pressure Gulf states into pushing Washington to halt its attacks – a move they say undermines their mediation efforts
Sky News Australia
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump says Iran called to make a deal after US strikes
US President Donald Trump has launched a wave of strikes on Iran and insists his nation is asserting authority. “We’ve already won militarily; they have very little left,” Mr Trump said. “They want to make a deal so badly. I just don’t know if they’re worthy of making a deal. “I don't know if they're going to honour the deal.”
AllSides
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' tonight
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he planned to attack Iran on Wednesday evening, after he declared the ceasefire to be over and renewed attacks on the country earlier this week. I'll give them a little warning: we're going to hit them hard tonight, he said, during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey...
Legit.ng
· Jul 9, 2026
Breaking: US launches fresh Iran strikes amid renewed tension in war, see details
Donald Trump-led US has launched new strikes on Iran as tensions escalated. The Islamic Republic subsequently orchestrated attacks in some Arab nations.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing Tehran to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire.
World Israel News
· Jul 9, 2026
‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes
Tehran warned additional U.S. attacks would trigger wider retaliation against American military installations across the region. The post ‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes appeared first on World Israel News.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
US vs Iran: ‘We’ll hit them real hard tonight’ – Trump
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran again after saying an initial ceasefire deal with the Islamic Republic was over. Trump issued the threat on Wednesday while speaking on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Turkey, slamming Iranian officials for what he described as not sticking to the deals they negotiated. He warned [] US vs Iran: ‘We’ll hit them real hard tonight’ – Trump
Iran Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Either a deal else US will finish the job: Trump on Iran
Washington DC [US], July 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or 'finish the job', while asserting that Washington has the capability to cripple Tehran's critical infrastructure if it chooses to do so.Speaking on Iran, Trump said, 'We are going to win one way or the other. We're either going to make a deal, or we're going to finish t
Middle East Eye
· Jun 27, 2026
US says it hit Iran after tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
US says it hit Iran after tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz The US military says it has launched fresh strikes on several targets in Iran after another attack on a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the operation took place on Saturday after Iran attacked a Panama-flagged oil tanker earlier in the day. CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping, it said in a statement.
India TV News
· Jun 29, 2026
How Iran's strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait forced the US to reassess military presence in Middle East
The back-and-forth attacks between the United States (US) and Iran, despite them signing a peace deal this month, have once again escalated the tensions in the Middle East, with analysts fearing that it could further disrupt the global supply chains. These strikes are a result of Iran targeting a container vessel near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Tribune
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran strikes targets in Gulf after US hits 90 sites; India urges calm
The US carried out strikes on Iran for the second consecutive day while Tehran retaliated by targeting American bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened to escalate the strikes, raising fears of deepening of the oil crisis as the vital Strait of Hormuz is seeing a low volume of shipping. Iran accused []
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
'Era of one-sided deals is OVER,' Iran's top negotiator says amid Hormuz tensions
Statement comes after Iran attacks US bases in Gulf and Washington launches a 3rd round of strikes on Iranian military targets
Euronews
· Jul 5, 2026
Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump
Trump said in January that he had given “very firm instructions” to “wipe them off the face of this Earth” if Iran ever tried to assassinate him.
TASS
· Jul 12, 2026
Civil defense sirens activated in Bahrain, residents told to take shelter — ministry
Iran’s Press TV channel previously reported that the Islamic Republic had started its attacks against US targets in the Middle East
WMAL – 105.9 FM – Washington DC
· Jun 28, 2026
Ceasefire Again On the Brink as U.S. Strikes Iran
By Ben Wolfgang (The Washington Times) U.S. forces struck targets in Iran again late Saturday while Tehran launched a fresh wave of attacks on Bahrain...
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states
Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Open letter to the VP: Mr. Vance, you have options. What you don’t have is time - opinion
America has already demonstrated that it can strike Iran. That is no longer the question. The question now is whether America has the resolve to protect the gains it has already won.
USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over shipping and oil enforcement. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
DawnNews English
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump Warns US Could Strike Iran Again Tonight After Gulf Attacks | Middle East Tensions Escalate |
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch another strike on Iran as early as tonight, following reported attacks on US military facilities in the Gulf. The latest developments mark a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #iran #unitedstates #middleeast #breakingnews #Geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 10, 2026
Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks
A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country’s theocracy hasn’t directly [] The post Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
BBC News
· Jun 28, 2026
US launches strikes on Iran after second shipping attack
The US said it had hit multiple targets in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 12, 2026
Baghaei: Iranian strikes on U.S. bases are legitimate self-defense
Baghaei: Iranian strikes on U.S. bases are legitimate self-defense
MeidasTouch
· Jul 8, 2026
JUST IN: US STRIKES IRAN AGAIN…WAR UPDATES 7/7/26
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